Jane Fonda Is Not Backing Down

Tonya Mosley interviews Jane Fonda on Fresh Air, discussing Fonda's life, activism, and acting career. Fonda reflects on her early activism against the Vietnam War, the controversial photo of her on an anti-aircraft gun, and the impact of her parents on her life. She also discusses her fitness empire, her struggles with bulimia, her marriages, and her current focus on climate change and saving democracy. Fonda shares insights into her approach to acting, her relationships with fellow actors like Lily Tomlin, and her evolving perspective on life, death, and personal growth.

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Fresh Air

Introduction to Jane Fonda's Life and Activism

Early Activism and the Vietnam War

Reconciliation, Government Surveillance, and Current Focus

Funding Activism, Body Image, and Family History

Reflections on Family, Death, and Aging

Overcoming Fear and the Power of Art

Early Acting Career and "Grace and Frankie"

Resilience, Continued Growth, and Conclusion

Jane Fonda Is Not Backing Down

Fresh Air

00:00Introduction to Jane Fonda's Life and Activism

Introduction to Jane Fonda's Life and Activism

04:49Early Activism and the Vietnam War

Early Activism and the Vietnam War

12:06Reconciliation, Government Surveillance, and Current Focus

Reconciliation, Government Surveillance, and Current Focus

18:05Funding Activism, Body Image, and Family History

Funding Activism, Body Image, and Family History

24:25Reflections on Family, Death, and Aging

Reflections on Family, Death, and Aging

31:08Overcoming Fear and the Power of Art

Overcoming Fear and the Power of Art

37:00Early Acting Career and "Grace and Frankie"

Early Acting Career and "Grace and Frankie"

45:28Resilience, Continued Growth, and Conclusion

Resilience, Continued Growth, and Conclusion